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break
breɪk 
Meanings
verb
- separate or cause to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain.E.g. the branch broke with a loud snap
- interrupt (a sequence, course, or continuous state).E.g. his concentration was broken by a sound
- fail to observe (a law, regulation, or agreement).E.g. the council says it will prosecute traders who break the law
- crush the emotional strength, spirit, or resistance of.E.g. the idea was to better the prisoners, not to break them
- (of the weather) change suddenly, especially after a fine spell.E.g. the weather broke and thunder rumbled through a leaden sky
- (of news or a scandal) suddenly become public.E.g. since the news broke I've received thousands of wonderful letters
- (chiefly of an attacking player or team, or of a military force) make a rush or dash in a particular direction.E.g. Mitchell won possession and broke quickly, allowing Hughes to score
noun
- an interruption of continuity or uniformity.E.g. the magazine has been published without a break since 1950
- a pause in work or during an activity or event.E.g. I need a break from mental activity
- a gap or opening.E.g. the track bends left through a break in the hedge
- an instance of breaking something, or the point where something is broken.E.g. he was stretchered off with a break to the leg
- a rush or dash in a particular direction, especially by an attacking player or team.E.g. Norwich scored on a rare break with 11 minutes left
- an opportunity or chance, especially one leading to professional success.E.g. he got his break as an entertainer on a TV music hall show
- a consecutive series of successful shots, scoring a specified number of points.E.g. a break of 83 put him in front for the first time
- a bud or shoot sprouting from a stem.
noun
- former term for breaking cart.
- another term for brake2.
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